40 New “Yes, But” Comics That Continue To Expose Our Society’s Contradictory Nature

Anton Gudim’s “Yes, But” series continues to capture the everyday contradictions we all recognize but often overlook. His clever two-panel comics have become a staple for those who appreciate humor that cuts to the heart of life’s little absurdities. From the ironies of daily routines to the quirks of modern living, Gudim’s work resonates with anyone who’s ever stopped to wonder, “Wait, does that even make sense?”After countless posts and with a dedicated following, it’s clear that Gudim has mastered the art of mixing humor with insight. His minimalist style and sharp observations are now familiar to many, and his comics never fail to hit the mark. If you haven’t already seen his work, now’s the time to dive in—these latest comics might make you laugh and think in equal measure.More info:Instagram|x.com|gudim.threadless.com|patreon.comThis post may includeaffiliate links.

After countless posts and with a dedicated following, it’s clear that Gudim has mastered the art of mixing humor with insight. His minimalist style and sharp observations are now familiar to many, and his comics never fail to hit the mark. If you haven’t already seen his work, now’s the time to dive in—these latest comics might make you laugh and think in equal measure.

More info:Instagram|x.com|gudim.threadless.com|patreon.com

This post may includeaffiliate links.

Illustration by Anton Gudim showing society’s contradictions in knowledge focus: traditional vs. modern media skills.

Bored Pandareached out to Gudim once again to explore his creative process in greater depth. We kicked things off with a thought-provoking question: If he were to create a “Yes, But” comic about his own creative journey, what would it look like? “I think the main ‘Yes, but’ of the creative process is how you sometimes imagine an idea in your head versus how it looks when you actually draw it. Like, yes, you come up with a cool idea, but then people comment, ‘I don’t get it.'”

Illustration by Anton Gudim showing society’s contradictions with a “Start Free Trial” button requiring credit card info.

Illustration by Anton Gudim showing societal contradictions with a “Make America Great Again” hat labeled “Made in China."

Creating a comic involves a delicate balance of creativity, timing, and intuition. But knowing when a piece is truly finished can be one of the trickiest parts of the process. With that in mind, we asked Gudim how he decides when a comic is done. “By nature, I tend to be quite doubtful. I wouldn’t call myself a confident person because I engage in critical thinking too often. For many, this can be a strength, but for me, it sometimes gets in the way of simply enjoying things without analyzing them.Going back to how I know when a comic is ready: usually right after finishing it. I almost always have doubts about how good it is and may even show it to close people to gauge their reaction. But since, as a creative individual, it’s important for me to stay in a constant flow of ideas, I don’t dwell too long on one comic—after finishing one, I’m already thinking about the next.”

Going back to how I know when a comic is ready: usually right after finishing it. I almost always have doubts about how good it is and may even show it to close people to gauge their reaction. But since, as a creative individual, it’s important for me to stay in a constant flow of ideas, I don’t dwell too long on one comic—after finishing one, I’m already thinking about the next.”

Illustration by Anton Gudim shows fireworks and pets hiding under furniture, depicting society’s contradictions.

Comic by Anton Gudim showing society’s contradictions: no phone sign vs. using a touch screen in a car.

Gudim shared that he keeps notes with around 50 “Yes, but” ideas of varying levels of inventiveness. “I go through these notes when I need to draw a new comic and choose the one that appeals to me at that moment. Some ideas remain untouched for a long time, while others get refined over time. I also want to thank my Instagram followers, who send me stories every day with ‘Yes, but’ situations from their lives or share their own ideas. Some comics are based on ideas from followers, and I love that the ‘Yes, but’ format has become so broad and relevant to people all over the world.Of course, some ideas are hard to convey in just two panels, so I add extra frames when needed. Sometimes animation or sound is required. In such cases, I adapt the format to fit the idea.”

Of course, some ideas are hard to convey in just two panels, so I add extra frames when needed. Sometimes animation or sound is required. In such cases, I adapt the format to fit the idea.”

Illustration of society’s contradictions by Anton Gudim, showing a packaged salmon labeled “yes, but” with little content.

Illustration by Anton Gudim of a cat hesitating to eat a treat from a hand, depicting society’s contradictions.

Illustration depicting society’s contradictions with a man watching lion and antelope documentaries.

Illustration by Anton Gudim showing a birthday celebration contrast and cleanup.

Illustration by Anton Gudim showing a woman eating a bun, with seeds falling off the plate.

Illustration showing a warm jacket paired with torn jeans, highlighting society’s contradictions.

Illustration of a $50 flight ticket vs. a $68 taxi fare, highlighting society’s contradictions.

Illustration by Anton Gudim highlighting a contradiction with a faucet and a showerhead.

Illustration by Anton Gudim showing society’s contradictions with pumpkin seeds preparation and consumption.

Illustration by Anton Gudim showing society’s contradictions with a fantasy world theme in a living room and astrology scene.

Illustration by Anton Gudim depicting airline baggage weight contradictions.

Illustration by Anton Gudim showing society’s contradictions with a clear sky and tangled wires.

Balloon shaped like number 2 with warning label, illustrating societal contradictions.

Man in a suit with colorful socks, illustrating societal contradictions by Anton Gudim.

Illustration by Anton Gudim showing society’s contradictions: 4K TV vs. retro video game graphics.

Illustration showing our society’s contradictions: a blank TV screen vs. playing an animated show.